53 Delicious, Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes You've Got to Try

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Thanksgiving is a time of plenty and nothing says “feast” quite like an array of sides. These easy Thanksgiving side dishes make quick work of this mega-feast.

In fact, some of these quick Thanksgiving side dishes are so simple to make, you can even prep them a day or two in advance. Who doesn’t want to spend less time cooking on Thanksgiving?

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Each year my family feasts on our tried-and-true easy Thanksgiving sides like Orange Salad and Katie’s Cornbread Casserole.

But I also use Thanksgiving as a chance to try a few new ideas too. This year Bacon Wrapped Green Beans and Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are on my short list.

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Easy Recipes for Thanksgiving

These 53 easy Thanksgiving dishes not only allow you to quickly whip up some tasty dishes this Thanksgiving but also give back precious time to spend with your family. That’s what the holiday is all about after all!

As I plan for the big meal, I’ll identify a few make-ahead side dishes. These will get prepped and made the week of, while the other easy recipes for Thanksgiving will get scheduled in.

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The key to a stress-free Thanksgiving is to make simple sides that don’t take up too much oven time. Think about what will need the oven and how to share space with the big bird.

Over the years, I’ve amassed a collection of over 40 easy Thanksgiving side dishes that are not only delicious but are real-time savers too.

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If you like to get your kids involved with cooking, many of these easy Thanksgiving sides are the perfect dishes to have your kids help with. The result is a delicious, stress-free meal that brings the family together.

If you’re preparing starters for the big meal, check out 27 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer recipes. And if you’ve got leftovers to use up, we’ve got 42 recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers.

What are you making this year for Thanksgiving? Got anything new you’re trying? I would love to hear about it.

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!